Stock Agent

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining the family backed by a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.
About the role
We are looking for a Stock Agent to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis.
Elders' Stock Agents provide clients with expert livestock sales support and insights. Working both in-branch and travelling the countryside in the iconic pink shirt, Stock Agents assess and prepare livestock for market to obtain maximum value for clients.
Responsibilities
As a key member of the branch, you will enjoy a varied day including:
Maintaining professional relationships and growing a strong portfolio of new and existing clients
Identifying and cultivating new livestock sales opportunities
Developing and growing relationships with key industry partners including exporters and processors
Providing professional onsite livestock advice to clients, recommending appropriate products and services to strengthen their business
Employing tactful negotiating skills to bring buyers and sellers together
Maximising promotional opportunities, including assisting at industry and community events
About you
To excel at Elders, you:
Are passionate about effecting real change for both your clients and your community
Have a passion for livestock sales and an active interest in safe livestock handling
Are driven by sales and success
Aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to build new business
Have an ability to provide a high level of customer service and cultivate relationships with potential and current clients
Have either a Livestock Auctioneer Licence and Assessor Accreditation, or the willingness to become licensed after undertaking training offered, free-of-charge, by Elders
About Elders
As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.
We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.
Elders is for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.
For more information please visit our careers page or email careers@elders.com.au
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.
At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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